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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.33, 738.80 and 518.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.33, 738.80 and 518.32 is: 715.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.33 : 738.80 = 518.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.33/738.80 = 518.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.33x = 738.80 × 518.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.33x = 382,934.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,934.82/535.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.32

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